Etch Process Engineer - Nights

Samsung Electronics • Taylor, TX

9d • $70,480 - $179,090 • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain and improve wafer fabrication processes, identify complex problems, and implement solutions that enhance yield. The role focuses on the semiconductor etch process and includes responding to in-line issues, qualifying processes on advanced tools, coordinating with manufacturing and equipment teams, analyzing data, adjusting process parameters, and maintaining process documentation.

This is a full-time, on-site position with night-shift schedules. B Shift runs Sunday through Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with alternating Saturdays. D Shift runs Wednesday through Friday, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with alternating Saturdays. The stated base salary range is $70,480–$179,090; individual pay depends on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation includes benefits and may include incentive compensation based on organizational and individual performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Experience with 300mm dry etch processes.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and their implementation.
• Familiarity with Advanced Process Control (APC) techniques and their use.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, scientific methods, and experimental design principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with the team and other departments.
• Basic understanding of wafer fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical methods.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documents.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with equipment platforms such as Lam, AMAT, TEL, Mattson, Hitachi, and/or PSK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to in-line issues in the wafer fabrication etch process, ensuring timely disposition of wafers.
• Qualify wafer fabrication etch processes on advanced tools.
• Coordinate process qualifications and equipment downtime with manufacturing and equipment teams.
• Analyze data using software tools to identify trends and inform processing decisions.
• Adjust process parameters as needed and monitor equipment performance after maintenance.
• Execute change point management on etch processes and equipment.
• Continuously update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO), two personal holidays, and ten regular holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level